Kalamata's Kitchen

By Sarah Thomas, Jo Kosmides Edwards (Illustrator)

A dance team struggles to find harmony until a magical journey reveals the power of collaboration.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Kalamata and her alligator sidekick, Al Dente, face a creative challenge with their dance team, the Electric (Fried Chicken) Sliders. As they prepare for a talent show, disagreements arise over the routine's missing elements. A magical visit to Kyo's family's kopitiam reveals the beauty of blending diverse ideas. Can Kalamata and her friends unite their unique moves into a show-stopping performance? Discover how teamwork and creativity can transform frustration into magic.

From the publisher

Kalamata and her alligator sidekick Al Dente are back in a brand-new adventure! Join them and their friend Kyo as they discover how different ideas and ingredients can create magic when mixed together! This charming picture book champions teamwork, harmony, and creativity, and reminds us that sometimes the answers we’re looking for can be found in unexpected places. Kalamata and her friends Al Dente, Kyo, Dovie, and Knox are practicing their dance routine for the upcoming talent show. But none of them agree on what the routine is missing–Dovie thinks it needs more twirls, Knox wants more break-dancing, and everyone is getting frustrated! Luckily for the Electric (Fried Chicken) Sliders (as their group is called), all the magic they need to create a great dance routine is within reach! As Kalamata, Kyo, and Al Dente transport themselves to Kyo’s family’s kopitiam (Malaysian coffee shop), they discover how different ingredients are made better when combined with others. When they return, the team works together to incorporate each of their ideas and moves into a routine that steals the show!

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